- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kellsy
Kellsy Hatfield is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with five years of experience. She works with adults who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and issues around identity and self-esteem. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.
Hatfield helps people talk through coping with life changes, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to ADHD. She also addresses attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and eating or substance-related struggles. Work may include looking at how past patterns keep recurring and what can be done differently now.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, where the client's priorities shape each session. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when clients want concrete goals and quick steps to try between sessions.
In practice she keeps conversations direct and clear. Sessions often involve setting one or two achievable goals, testing practical strategies, and reflecting on what helps. The tone is candid and matter-of-fact, aimed at reducing shame or guilt that can block change.
People considering work with her should expect steady, goal-oriented sessions that take personal values into account. Before a first meeting she asks prospective clients to describe their immediate concerns so the first session can focus on the most pressing issues.
How her methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and uses listening and reflection to shape each session. Online sessions can use this approach to keep the conversation focused on what matters most and to adjust pacing based on how the client is feeling.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or guilt and tests small behavior changes. In an online setting CBT tools such as worksheets, brief experiments, and structured check-ins can be used to practice new responses between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences on early sessions and suggest which methods to try first, then adapt based on what is most helpful. This is a collaborative process with clear, practical aims.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Many people find online sessions fit into their week more easily, allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy, and reduce travel time. If you have a preference for phone or video, note it when you complete the matching questionnaire so format options can be clarified during scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, bipolar issues, and ADHD among other areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her work uses client-centered conversations and CBT techniques to name thoughts and test different responses without judgment.
What is her background and experience?
She holds the LPCC credential and has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Kentucky LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.